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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

William Arthur Ward

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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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Anger Choice Deep Forgiveness Understand
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Death Defeat End Failure
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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